Editors’ Note: This article was originally published in September 2008.
Q: Even though I have yet to begin my position as a first-year litigation associate with a major law firm, I get more nervous as the actual date approaches. First, my original start date was pushed back by an entire month so I am extremely concerned about whether I will even have a job. This past summer was a nightmare as I was totally consumed with studying for the bar and literally get palpitations thinking about whether or not I passed.
